Roque Santa Cruz

Paraguay · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2006-2008

Tall, elegant forward strong in the air and neat in combination

70.9OVR#1116 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed71.8
  • Shooting72.6
  • Passing65.1
  • Ball Control75.3
  • Movement72.2
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill34.0
  • Physical74.0
  • Mental71.3
  • Career62.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading88
  2. Aerial Duels86
  3. Finishing84
  4. Attacking Positioning84
  5. Link-up Play80
  6. Possession80
  7. First Touch80
  8. Anticipation80
  9. Shot Power78
  10. Volleys78

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.8

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed67
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 72.6

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys78
  • Curve60
  • Penalties72
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 65.1

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 75.3

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 72.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 34.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 74.0

  • Strength78
  • Stamina71
  • Agility69
  • Balance74
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play78
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression66

Mental 71.3

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership58
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration76
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 62.6

  • Consistency62
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements61
  • Durability52
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
16 August 1981
Height
191 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2024
Prime
2006-2008

Club career

  • 1997–1999 Olimpia
  • 1999–2007 Bayern Munich
  • 2007–2009 Blackburn Rovers
  • 2009–2012 Manchester City
  • 2011–2011 Blackburn Rovers (loan)
  • 2011–2012 Real Betis (loan)
  • 2012–2013 Málaga (loan)
  • 2013–2015 Málaga
  • 2015–2016 Cruz Azul
  • 2016–2016 Málaga
  • 2016–2020 Olimpia
  • 2021–2024 Libertad

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2001 Bayern Munich

League title · Paraguayan Primera División Olimpia 3

1997, 1998, 1999

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 5

1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06

Intercontinental Cup 1

2001

DFB-Pokal 4

1999–00, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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